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To: C19fan

This discovery of two neutron stars colliding to create the same type of waves, in addition to light, allowed astronomers to study gravitational waves in a new way. The signal lasted for 100 seconds, providing them with even more data and insight. It revealed that light and gravitational waves travel at the same speed.

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This is a big deal. Thanks for the post.

Apparently, this is the first time a gravitational wave source has been seen in visible light.


5 posted on 10/16/2017 8:05:17 AM PDT by Moonman62 (Make America Great Again!)
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To: Moonman62

Michelle???


7 posted on 10/16/2017 8:16:14 AM PDT by 17th Miss Regt
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To: Moonman62

Sniff...sniff....I smell a sh** load of Grant Money.


9 posted on 10/16/2017 8:17:32 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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